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Letter querying the suitability of a 1934 La Salle Saginaw steering gear against a Phantom II's front axle weight, and requesting helix angle data for Cadillac and La Salle steering cams.19th Nov 1934Box 170 \ 2  img209
Night letter cablegram to Cadillac Motor Company regarding the helix angle on a Cadillac 16 steering gear worm.19th Nov 1934Box 170 \ 2  img210
Cablegram from Detroit to Derby requesting steering design choice, referencing Cadillac Sixteen or Buick/LaSalle models.26th Nov 1934Box 170 \ 2  img211
The steering systems of Cadillac and LaSalle cars, referencing a Mr. Olley.26th Nov 1934Box 170 \ 2  img212
With sketches comparing T-slot and Trans-Slot piston designs, materials, and performance.9th Nov 1934Box 170 \ 2  img213
Note on engine bores, pistons, cold knocking, and oil consumption.9th Nov 1934Box 170 \ 2  img214
Summary of observations on cam ground, aluminium, and trans-slot pistons.9th Nov 1934Box 170 \ 2  img215
And a diagram concerning engine and chassis components.27th Nov 1934Box 170 \ 2  img216
Notes on piston designs, materials, and performance from America, comparing 'T' slot and 'Trans-slot' types.27th Nov 1934Box 170 \ 2  img217
Engine cold knocking, piston types, oil consumption, and cylinder bore issues.27th Nov 1934Box 170 \ 2  img218
Technical memo discussing piston design, V.8 manifolds, and shock absorbers.27th Nov 1934Box 170 \ 2  img219
Cablegram comparing Cadillac and LaSalle steering characteristics, recommending a front stabilizer to reduce wheel fight.1st Dec 1923Box 170 \ 2  img220
Specifications and sourcing of a steering system for the Spectre model, comparing it to Cadillac and La Salle systems.3rd Dec 1934Box 170 \ 2  img221
Cablegram to the Cadillac Motor Company concerning steering helix angle specifications.3rd Dec 1934Box 170 \ 2  img222
Continuation page for information about a stabiliser.7th Dec 1934Box 170 \ 2  img223
Forwarding a note received from Olley, suggesting the information is worth following up.7th Dec 1934Box 170 \ 2  img224
Letter from Maurice Olley advising on front stabiliser placement and stiffness to improve vehicle handling.25th Nov 1934Box 170 \ 2  img225
Memo detailing suspension and handling improvements based on test results.25th Jan 1934Box 170 \ 2  img226
Correspondence about steering troubles, a new steering gear, and a front stabilizer.10th Dec 1934Box 170 \ 2  img227
Letter to M. Olley at Cadillac Motor Car Co. discussing pistons, steering, and suspension systems.10th Dec 1934Box 170 \ 2  img228
Technical report comparing the performance and issues of a Buick Series 40 and a Cadillac.10th Dec 1934Box 170 \ 2  img229
The end of a letter with festive wishes and mention of upcoming travel to the States.10th Dec 1934Box 170 \ 2  img230
Graph of pressure face diameters given by standard cam forms for a No. 14 cam.10th Dec 1934Box 170 \ 2  img231
Graph plotting the reduction of diameter against degrees from the major axis.17th Dec 1934Box 170 \ 2  img232
Report to Cadillac on vehicle performance after 6,000 miles, highlighting issues with suspension and bearings.17th Dec 1934Box 170 \ 2  img233
Night letter cablegram to Cadillac Motors reporting the failure of all Cadillac gudgeon pin bushes and requesting replacements.19th Dec 1934Box 170 \ 2  img234
Cover letter to M. Olley at Cadillac Motor Car Co. regarding a Cadillac Bush.19th Dec 1934Box 170 \ 2  img235
Letter to Cadillac regarding vehicle suspension and engine issues during testing.15th Jan 1935Box 170 \ 2  img236
Letter discussing the performance of the car body, road springs, and damping.15th Jan 1935Box 170 \ 2  img237
Routing slip for a letter from Mr. Olley and a paper on tyres by Mr. Evans.1st Feb 1935Box 170 \ 2  img238
Letter from Cadillac discussing steering gear and the advantages of a front stabilizer.12th Jan 1935Box 170 \ 2  img239
Analysis of the effects of a front stabilizer on vehicle handling, steering, and tire wear.12th Jan 1935Box 170 \ 2  img240
Technical analysis of front stabilizers, cornering power, and tire wear on vehicles.12th Jan 1935Box 170 \ 2  img241
LaSalle steering systems, gear load capacity, bearing efficiency, and handling stability.12th Jan 1935Box 170 \ 2  img242
Technical analysis of vehicle handling stability, slip angles, and the effects of gyroscopic shocks.12th Jan 1935Box 170 \ 2  img243
Analysis of factors causing wheel shimmy and recommendations for improvement.12th Jan 1935Box 170 \ 2  img244
Engine oil specifications, potential causes for wristpin bushing issues, and the quality and future of brake systems.12th Jan 1935Box 170 \ 2  img245
Letter from Maurice Olley discussing shackles, shocks, and steel rings.11th Jan 1935Box 170 \ 2  img246
Blueprint diagram illustrating the principles of vehicle handling stability.11th Jan 1935Box 170 \ 2  img247
Two graphs illustrating the relationship between self-aligning torque, slip angle, load, and camber.11th Jan 1935Box 170 \ 2  img248
Blueprint diagram illustrating the crankcase ventilation system for 16 CAD.11th Jan 1935Box 170 \ 2  img249
Blueprint comparing original and present steering gear designs.11th Jan 1935Box 170 \ 2  img250
Graph illustrating the cornering power of a tire in relation to load, camber, and slip angle.11th Jan 1935Box 170 \ 2  img251
Diagram illustrating the geometry of a slip angle.11th Jan 1935Box 170 \ 2  img252
Four graphs illustrating tire performance characteristics including cornering force, power, and coefficient.11th Jan 1935Box 170 \ 2  img253
Series of four graphs illustrating factors affecting tire cornering power.11th Jan 1935Box 170 \ 2  img254
Four graphs analyzing precession and static torque against slip angle, radial load, and offset.28th Feb 1935Box 170 \ 2  img255
Letter to Cadillac Motor Car Co. discussing initial spring deflection calculations.28th Feb 1935Box 170 \ 2  img256
Letter to Cadillac Motor Car Co. discussing bearing lubrication issues and material choices.6th Mar 1935Box 170 \ 2  img257
Query regarding the superior gear grinding process and machinery used for the Cadillac gearbox.6th Mar 1935Box 170 \ 2  img258
Letter to Cadillac detailing the findings from the teardown of one of their cars after a run in France.8th Apr 1935Box 170 \ 2  img259
Letter discussing vehicle condition, gearbox information, company prosperity, and the horsepower tax.4th Apr 1935Box 170 \ 2  img260
The condition of a Cadillac engine after 20,000 miles.5th Apr 1935Box 170 \ 2  img261
Inspection report detailing wear on the camshaft & auxiliary drive, front wheel suspension, and rear road springs.5th Apr 1935Box 170 \ 2  img262
Incorporating Cadillac gearbox information, specifically 45° helix angle gears, into the next Spectre gearbox.26th Apr 1935Box 170 \ 2  img263
Letter from Cadillac Motor Car Company discussing the design of silent transmission gears, particularly helical gears.17th Apr 1935Box 170 \ 2  img264
Inter-office memo discussing the manufacturing processes and improvements for LaSalle transmission gears.10th Apr 1935Box 170 \ 2  img265
Conclusion of an inter-organization letter discussing methods for making quiet transmission gears.10th Apr 1935Box 170 \ 2  img266
Inter-organization letter detailing production methods for making Cadillac transmission gears.2nd Apr 1935Box 170 \ 2  img267
Inter-organization letter from Cadillac Motor Car Company discussing gear tooth relief, rotary lapping, and practices for LaSalle transmissions.2nd Apr 1935Box 170 \ 2  img268
Blueprint of a geared shaft showing the forward and coast driven sides of the teeth.2nd Apr 1935Box 170 \ 2  img269
Blueprint detailing specifications and driving sides for counter shaft gears.2nd Apr 1935Box 170 \ 2  img270
Blueprint showing a cutaway view of geared components and their engagement.2nd Apr 1935Box 170 \ 2  img271
Isometric cutaway drawing of several interlocking gears and shafts.2nd Apr 1935Box 170 \ 2  img272
Blueprint with specifications for modifying helical gear teeth to control contact patterns.21th Jan 1932Box 170 \ 2  img273
Blueprint from Cadillac Motor Car Co. showing gear tooth contact and rotation direction.21th Jan 1932Box 170 \ 2  img274
Letter to Cadillac Motor Co. regarding the poor performance and friction issues of tested Marles Steering Gears.29th May 1935Box 170 \ 2  img275
Letter inquiring about the theory of friction and the crowning of tracks.29th May 1935Box 170 \ 2  img276
Letter from Cadillac describing their method and advantages for conducting torsional tests for frame stiffness.2nd Jul 1935Box 170 \ 2  img277
Procedure for the torsional stiffness testing of a vehicle frame.2nd Jul 1935Box 170 \ 2  img278
Frame and body stiffness tests, with comparative data from a 1935 Ford Sedan and a 1934 Olds 8 Sedan.2nd Jul 1935Box 170 \ 2  img279
Technical discussion on vehicle frame stiffness for sedan and soft-top models, comparing different construction methods and their effects.2nd Jul 1935Box 170 \ 2  img280
Concluding page of a letter or report signed by Maurice Olley.3rd Jul 1935Box 170 \ 2  img281
Hand-drawn graph comparing frame stiffness and resonance against frequency and amplitude.3rd Jul 1935Box 170 \ 2  img282
Diagram illustrating the method for testing the torsional rigidity of a vehicle frame.4th Aug 1935Box 170 \ 2  img283
Diagram illustrating the third method for the torsional rigidity test of a frame.4th May 1925Box 170 \ 2  img284
Graph plotting Lbs. Feet against Degrees from the 3rd test of a Chrysler Impl component with DRS closed.25th Jul 1934Box 170 \ 2  img285
Cover note forwarding a copy of a note from 'Oy' for action.16th Jul 1935Box 170 \ 2  img286
Letter from Cadillac Motor Car Company regarding steering gear characteristics and comparisons.28th Jun 1935Box 170 \ 2  img287
Analysis of wheel fight and the causes of low-speed wabble, including testing methods.28th Jun 1935Box 170 \ 2  img288
Technical letter detailing the causes and cures for wheel wabble and wheel fight.27th Aug 1935Box 170 \ 2  img289
Letter to Cadillac discussing frame stiffness, sending test results, and asking for an opinion on cross-member positioning.27th Aug 1935Box 170 \ 2  img290
Query regarding air locks and leakage in Delco shock dampers as used on the Cadillac V.16.27th Aug 1935Box 170 \ 2  img291
Letter to M. Olley of Cadillac regarding colleagues visiting Detroit and requesting assistance.31th Oct 1935Box 170 \ 2  img292
Letter from Cadillac Motor Car Company regarding the Phantom III chassis and wishbone suspension.12th Nov 1935Box 170 \ 2  img293
Letter to the Cadillac Motor Car Company regarding manufacturing, the Phantom III, and Girling Brakes.27th Nov 1935Box 170 \ 2  img294
Letter to the Cadillac Motor Car Company detailing the specifications and use of a bumper test rig.8th Jan 1936Box 170 \ 3  img001
The life and failure rates of chassis components like road springs, shock dampers, axles, and cams during testing.8th Jan 1936Box 170 \ 3  img002
Letter discussing bump-rig testing, shock absorber boiling, and the pre-settling of torsion rods.25th Jan 1936Box 170 \ 3  img003
Stress-strain diagrams, the effects of cold working, and torque analysis in shafts.4th Dec 1935Box 170 \ 3  img004
Analysis of stress, force, and torque diagrams for a shaft operating beyond its elastic limit.4th Dec 1935Box 170 \ 3  img005
Mathematical analysis and calculations for torsional stress in a rod.4th Dec 1935Box 170 \ 3  img006
Conclusions on the elastic limits and stresses of high-grade spring steel and coil springs, with relevant formulas.4th Dec 1935Box 170 \ 3  img007
Sketched graph showing the probable effect of cold working on a shaft, plotting torque against wind-up angle.30th Jan 1936Box 170 \ 3  img008
Letter to M. Olley at Cadillac requesting information on American cast-iron casting techniques and Chevrolet cylinder head weights.30th Jan 1936Box 170 \ 3  img009
Night letter cablegram to Cadillac Motors regarding the use of water to cool shock absorbers on a bumper rig.6th Feb 1936Box 170 \ 3  img010
Letter from Cadillac discussing steering difficulties and wobble characteristics in various suspension types.26th Feb 1936Box 170 \ 3  img011
Steering mechanisms for wishbone and Dubonnet suspensions, and the performance of LaSalle gears.25th Feb 1936Box 170 \ 3  img012
Notes on steering, detailing the analysis of two types of wheel fight observed during testing.25th Feb 1936Box 170 \ 3  img013
Taming wheel wobble frequency by adjusting steering and suspension systems.25th Feb 1936Box 170 \ 3  img014


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